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Clockwork Bar

6.7Friend Score / 10

#17 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in New York City

Lower East Side21 Essex St, New York$
Known for$3 beer$5 beer and shot combo$6 beer and shot special
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A tiny punk rock dive bar on the Lower East Side with dim red lighting, graffiti-covered walls, and a killer rock/punk soundtrack. Get the $3 beers or $5 beer-and-shot combos—the drinks are cheap and strong. Fair warning: service quality varies noticeably depending on which bartender is working, with some customers reporting dismissive attitudes.

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Websiteclockworknyc.com
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Last verifiedJuly 20, 2026

Friend Score

6.7/10
  • Value9.5
  • excellence7.0
  • local_love7.5
  • Authenticity9.0
  • fame_sustained7.0
  • distinctiveness8.5
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Last reviewed July 20, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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